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Building Second Chances: Wayne County Reentry Program Named 2025 Champion for Attainment

Building Second Chances: Wayne County Reentry Program Named 2025 Champion for Attainment

Wayne County, N.C. — The Wayne County Reentry Council, led by Wayne Community College, has been named a 2025 Champion for Attainment by My Future NC, recognizing its impactful work supporting formerly incarcerated individuals through education, employment, and essential resources that facilitate successful community reintegration. Established in 2022, the Wayne County Reentry Council is a…read more »

Books, Brains, and Breakthroughs: Northwest Elementary Students Compete at State Level

Books, Brains, and Breakthroughs: Northwest Elementary Students Compete at State Level

Goldsboro, N.C. — Northwest Elementary School made history this year by competing in the first-ever state-level North Carolina Elementary Battle of the Books (EBOB) competition, held recently in Statesville. The team earned its spot at the prestigious event after winning the regional competition in Bayboro earlier this May. The 2024–2025 school year marked a new…read more »

New Partnership Opens Doors for WCC Criminal Justice Students at ECU

New Partnership Opens Doors for WCC Criminal Justice Students at ECU

Goldsboro, N.C — Wayne Community College (WCC) students pursuing careers in criminal justice and forensic science now have a clearer path to a four-year degree, thanks to a new transfer agreement with East Carolina University (ECU). The partnership allows WCC graduates who earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in either Criminal Justice Technology or…read more »

70 Years Strong: Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends Inc. Transforms Community Through Legacy and Leadership

70 Years Strong: Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends Inc. Transforms Community Through Legacy and Leadership

Goldsboro, NC — Over Memorial Day Weekend, Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends Incorporated (DGAF Inc.) commemorated its 70th anniversary with a powerful and heartfelt celebration that brought together generations of alumni, families, and community partners. From scholarship awards and parades to community service and cultural preservation, the milestone event reflected both the organization’s enduring legacy and…read more »

Help Provide Safe, Loving Homes — Wayne County Department of Social Services Seeks Foster Care Providers

Help Provide Safe, Loving Homes — Wayne County Department of Social Services Seeks Foster Care Providers

Wayne County, N.C. — The Wayne County Department of Social Services (DSS) is actively recruiting individuals and families to become licensed foster care providers. This initiative addresses a growing demand for safe, stable, and loving homes for children who have been removed from their birth families due to abuse, neglect, or other challenging circumstances. Foster…read more »

Partnership for Children Seeks Community Partners for Early Childhood Impact

Partnership for Children Seeks Community Partners for Early Childhood Impact

Wayne County, N.C. — The Partnership for Children of Wayne County is extending an open invitation to businesses, faith-based organizations, civic clubs, and other community groups to learn how they can actively contribute to improving the lives of young children and families across the region. As part of its ongoing community outreach, the organization is…read more »

Inside NC’s Push for Disability Rights and Community-Based Services

Inside NC’s Push for Disability Rights and Community-Based Services

Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will host an in-depth session on the state’s Olmstead Plan and its commitment to improving the lives of people with disabilities at the upcoming i2i Center for Integrative Health Spring 2025 Conference. The session, titled “Advancing Success”, will take place on Monday,…read more »

Labor Commissioner Announces Pay Hike to Support Workplace Safety Efforts

Labor Commissioner Announces Pay Hike to Support Workplace Safety Efforts

Raleigh, N.C. — In a move aimed at strengthening workplace safety across the state, the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has raised starting salaries for its frontline compliance safety officers. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced Monday that fully qualified inspectors in the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Division will now earn $61,000 annually, marking…read more »

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